Category Archives: Richard Beene

Building community in downtown Bakersfield

Building community in downtown Bakersfield

With Richard Beene taking the day off, Bakersfield City Councilman Andrae Gonzales filled in as host of “The Richard Beene Show,” and featured an interview with local developer Robert Austin Smith. It was Smith who helped lead the effort for the 17th Place Townhomes in downtown Bakersfield, and much of the conversation focused on Smith’s…Continue Reading

The Essential Richard Beene podcasts, May 22-26

The Essential Richard Beene podcasts, May 22-26

Richard Beene had a short week as host of his weekday “The Richard Beene Show,” but he packed a lot into that week. While Beene was off on Friday, Kern County Supervisor Mike Maggard filled in and interviewed Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Here’s a look at the week on “The Richard Beene Show.”   A CHAT…Continue Reading

Beene, Kraybill discuss presidential management styles

Beene, Kraybill discuss presidential management styles

The daily news when it comes to President Donald Trump has focused on Russia, the courts and action — lots of action. On Thursday’s “The Richard Beene Show,” Richard Beene and Cal State University Bakersfield political science professor Dr. Jeanine Kraybill discussed the president’s management style in comparison to others in the oval history through…Continue Reading

KERO Ch. 23 anchor Tim Calahan stops by to chat with Richard

KERO Ch. 23 anchor Tim Calahan stops by to chat with Richard

KERO Ch. 23 news anchor Tim Calahan gets to cover the good and the bad in Kern County, and he stopped by “The Richard Beene Show” on Thursday to talk about some of the best things about the region. “I defend this place vehemently,” said Calahan, who is originally from Seattle. “I constantly tell people,…Continue Reading

Airline etiquette conversation leads to a prize

Airline etiquette conversation leads to a prize

As Richard Beene prepares to take a Memorial Day Weekend trip to Texas, he decided to discuss some of the things that irritate us when we fly: personal etiquette. Citing a January survey from travel website Expedia.com, Beene asked listeners if they could guess what was on the list in order to win movie tickets.…Continue Reading

Van Kopp shares his story, and coming home to Bakersfield

Van Kopp shares his story, and coming home to Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD — If there’s one thing that Bakersfield’s Samuel Van Kopp is not afraid to discuss it’s a shattering wartime experience that changed his life forever. “Being blown up is something that happens to you, but there are so many veterans in this county who have done so much more, that have deployed multiple times,…Continue Reading

Stinson’s makes a major charitable announcement

Stinson’s makes a major charitable announcement

BAKERSFIELD — To honor 70 years in business in Bakersfield and across Kern County, Stinson’s is making an interesting offer to the Led by owner Ben Stinson, Stinson’s, which specializes in office supplies and office furniture, will give $70,000 in donations to 70 local nonprofits. Ben Stinson made the announcement about the initiative during an appearance…Continue Reading

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Nick Ragone Talks Rory’s Remarkable Masters Finish & His Latest Youtube Documentary

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TRBS Talks With Former Dodger Matt Luke

TRBS Talks With Former Dodger Matt Luke

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Human Trafficking Survivor Odessa Perkins Tells Her ‘Remarkable’ Story

Human Trafficking Survivor Odessa Perkins Tells Her ‘Remarkable’ Story

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Chain Cohn Clark partner discusses DUI petition

Chain Cohn Clark partner discusses DUI petition

Matthew Clark, partner at Chain Coh Clark, discusses recent DUI and a petition their law firm has started to strengthen laws KERN Radio · MATT CLARK – DUI PETITION You can sign the petition here: https://chng.it/xbgh54rYBy